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Government announces Qatar and Ethiopia travel ban

Government
James Chapple
16 March 2021

Qatar will be added to the government’s travel ban list from 4am on Friday (19 March), the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed.

Arrivals into England from Qatar, including those who have transited through Qatar, will have to enter hotel quarantine

Arrivals into England from Qatar will be required to self-isolate at a government-appointed quarantine facility for 10 days at their own expense.


They will also have to test negative for Covid-19 prior to their departure, and take tests on day two and day eight of their self-isolation.


The new rules will apply to all arrivals, including British, Irish and third-country nationals with residence rights, as well as long-term visa holders.


They will also extend to arrivals into England from three other countries – Ethiopia, Oman and Somalia – and any arrivals who have transited through any of the four countries.